Those travelling through Scotland should not miss out on the culture and excitement offered by the country's largest city.
Glasgow has plenty to offer visitors, no matter what they're looking for. One of the main draws to the city is the emphasis placed on modern and historical architecture. The city has a legacy of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, but has also seen development since then lead to new and innovative buildings.
Fans of architecture should be sure to check out the Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow Cathedral, the University of Glasgow and the House for an Art Lover in order to catch a glimpse of some of Glasgow's finest buildings. In addition, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is often boasted as a favourite of locals, as it features towers, turrets and spires. The Gallery is also popular for holding one of the UK's finest art collections.
Another draw to the city is its vibrant night life and music scene. With famous venues including King Tut's Wah Wah Hut and The Barrowland Ballroom, there are plenty of places to see different music. If you're in for something more traditional, each year the city hosts the Glasgow International Jazz Festival, as well as the cross-ocean spanning Celtic Connections.
For sports fans, Glasgow is known for its strong football culture. With two rival Scottish Premier League teams in the city - Rangers and Celtics - spirits are always high on match days.
But if it's a quieter atmosphere you're after, there are plenty of parks and green spaces in Glasgow. Glasgow Green is a popular and famous parkland which has been turned into a modern public park over time. The space is often home to outdoor festivals and concerts.
The city even boasts a number of galleries and museums that draw in crowds of travellers looking for a glimpse of culture. The Burrell Collection at Pollock County Park draws in visitors with a huge amount of paintings and artwork from Scotland and abroad.
Due to its size and relative importance in the north of the UK, you will notice that once you arrive from your flights to Glasgow that the city has a huge commuter transport network that will take travellers virtually anywhere they'd like to go. There's also a vast array of shopping opportunities to take advantage of!
Glasgow is also conveniently located along the River Clyde, meaning there are opportunities for plenty of strolls along the waterway. But no matter what you're interested in, there's so much to see in and outside the city that makes it a perfect getaway.
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